Groundhog

Colorado — Dolores County — GROUNDHOG CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyDolores
RiverGROUNDHOG CREEK
Coordinates37.79083, -108.29084

Physical Characteristics

NID Height141 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length740 ft
NID Storage32,450 acre-ft
Max Storage32,450 acre-ft
Surface Area755 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 5, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMONTEZUMA VALLEY IRRIGATION CO.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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